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Ed Metzger (born January 23, 1946) is an American actor and writer. Ed Metzger has the ability to morph into portrayals of famous men in history. Metzger has portrayed Albert Einstein live on stage for over 30 years in his one-man show, '. He is also well-known for his portrayal of the great American writer, Ernest Hemingway in his live on stage performances of '. Metzger researched and wrote both one-man stage shows along with his wife, Laya Gelff Metzger. He studied with the eminent drama teacher, Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio in New York, and performed in his first movie with Marlon Brando in Carson McCullers', Reflections in a Golden Eye. Next came a role in Bertolt Brecht's gangster play, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, presented at Joe Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival, starring Al Pacino. Ed also appeared with Al Pacino in the classic movie, Dog Day Afternoon. Another classic movie he performed in was Car Wash with Sully Boyar. He also starred in the movie Pups with Burt Reynolds and Mischa Barton. On television, Metzger has starred in many shows including Chris Rock's comedy series, Everybody Hates Chris. He has appeared in many television shows including the classic hit TV series, Kojak. In the 2008 movie release of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Metzger embodied the persona of Theodore Roosevelt in a cameo role.